Compare 2021 Acura TLX - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $46,300 | $44,950 | $39,050 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $43,866 | $41,805 | $36,318 |
| Destination | $1,045 | $1,075 | $1,075 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Clock | In-dash | Analog | Analog |
| Compass | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | N/A | Leather/metal-look | Leather/metal-look |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Ashtray | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini | Mini |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Digital/analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Power | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather/metal-look | Leather/metal-look |
| Head-up Display | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Air Compressor | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 12-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 12-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Cooled Front Seats | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Memory | Driver | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| Heated Rear Seats | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Milano Leather | NuLuxe Leatherette | NuLuxe Leatherette |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | N/A | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Speakers | 17 Acura/ELS Surround | 10 Pioneer | 10 Pioneer |
| Amplifier | Premium | 293W | 293W |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | Acura Navigation System With 3D View With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | AcuraLink | Lexus Enform W/Safety Connect | Lexus Enform W/Safety Connect |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Headlights | LED Low/high Beam, Jewel Eye | LED Low/high Beam | LED Low/high Beam |
| Exterior Light Control | Programmable | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Standard | Intuitive Parking Assist | Intuitive Parking Assist |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) | Lane Departure Alert (LDA) With Steering Assist | Lane Departure Alert (LDA) With Steering Assist |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Blind Spot Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (72 Month/70,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Accessories (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (72 Month/70,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (12 Month/10,000 Mileage), Accessories (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (72 Month/70,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (12 Month/10,000 Mileage), Accessories (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 72 Months/70,000 Miles | 72 Months/70,000 Miles | 72 Months/70,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | 12 Months/10,000 Miles | 12 Months/10,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | N/A | N/A |
| Bodyside Insert | Chrome | N/A | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Black W/chrome Surround | Black | Black W/chrome Surround |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote W/tilt Down | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | Lip | Lip | Lip |
| Front Tires | P255/40WR19.0 BSW AS | P235/40YR19.0 BSW Performance AS | P235/45VR18.0 BSW AS |
| Tires - Rear | N/A | 265/35YR19 | N/A |
| Wheels | 19" Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum | 19" Gray Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | N/A | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 3.5L V-6 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | N/A | Intercooled Turbo |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | All Wheel | Rear-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Sport | Regular |
| Ride Control | Adaptive Damper System | Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) | N/A |
| Adaptive Suspension | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Front Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Vehicle Stability Assist | Standard | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Sequential SportShift | Standard | Standard |
| Transmission | 10-spd W/OD | 6-spd Auto W/OD | 8-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.59 | 3.77 | 3.13 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 194.6 " | 185.4 " | 185.4 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 75.2 " | 72.4 " | 72.4 " |
| Exterior Height | 56.4 " | 56.7 " | 56.5 " |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 3.5L V-6 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 272 @ 6,500 Rpm | 311 @ 6,600 Rpm | 241 @ 5,200 Rpm |
| Torque | 280 @ 1,600 Rpm | 280 @ 4,800 Rpm | 258 @ 1,650 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 22 Mpg | 19 Mpg | 21 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 31 Mpg | 26 Mpg | 31 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | N/A | 5.5 Seconds | 7.7 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | N/A | 14.0 Seconds | 15.7 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | N/A | 97 Mph | 86 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | N/A | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | N/A | 60 Mph | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.39/3.38 " | 3.70/3.27 " | 3.39/3.39 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,814 Lbs. | 3,880 Lbs. | 3,715 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | 4,820 Lbs. | 4,690 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 113.0 " | 110.2 " | 110.2 " |
| Front Track | 64.0 " | 62.2 " | 62.2 " |
| Rear Track | 64.6 " | 63.2 " | 62.0 " |
| Turning Radius | 20.1 '' | 17.7 '' | 17.1 '' |
| Ground Clearance | 5.3 " | N/A | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | N/A | .29 | .28 |
| Front Legroom | 42.4 " | 44.8 " | 44.8 " |
| Rear Legroom | 34.9 " | 32.2 " | 32.2 " |
| Front Headroom | 37.2 " | 38.2 " | 38.2 " |
| Rear Headroom | 36.3 " | 36.9 " | 36.9 " |
| Front Hip Room | 55.8 " | 54.3 " | 54.3 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 54.6 " | 54.0 " | 54.0 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 58.2 " | 55.9 " | 55.9 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 55.0 " | 53.4 " | 53.4 " |
| Luggage Volume | 13.5 Cu.ft. | 10.8 Cu.ft. | 10.8 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 13.5 Cu.ft. | 10.8 Cu.ft. | 10.8 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 93 Cu.ft. | 90 Cu.ft. | 90 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 15.9 Gal. | 17.4 Gal. | 17.4 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Overall | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Side | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Driver's | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Side - Pole | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Barrier | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Front | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | N/A | good |
| Chest | good | N/A | good |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | good | N/A | good |
| Driver Torso | good | N/A | good |
| Overall Evaluation | good | N/A | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | N/A | good |
| Hip/Thigh | good | N/A | good |
| Structure and Safety Cage | good | N/A | good |
| Lower Leg/Foot | good | N/A | good |
| Overall Side | good | N/A | good |
| Roof Strength | good | N/A | good |
| Restraints | good | N/A | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | N/A | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | acceptable | N/A | good |
| Ease of Use | good | N/A | good |
| Head/Neck | good | N/A | good |
| Dynamic Rating | good | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | N/A | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | N/A | good |
| Overall Front | good | N/A | good |
| Front Crash Prevention | superior | N/A | superior |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | N/A | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | N/A | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | N/A | good |
